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more than once displeased leaders of his party because he would do that which he thought was just. In the campaign of Governor Wilson he sided with the latter. After the election of Wilson for Governor, the latter appointed Mr. Oelkers County Tax Commissioner, although Mr. Oelkers had not applied for any office. In this capacity he gives also great satisfaction.
Mr. Oelkers has been married twice; first, to Mary Helene Schmitt, who was born in Newark, of German parentage. By her he had six children, of whom two sons and one daughter are living. Upon the death of his first wife, Mr. Oelkers was married to Elizabeth Mary Jackes, who was also a native of the United States but of German parents. To this second marriage have been born seven children, five sons and two daughters, all of whom are now living.
MERRITT GREENWOOD PERKINS
Merritt Greenwood Perkins, a well known financier of Newark, is a man who to-day is living up to the standard of character set by a long line of distinguished ancestors, in the energy and probity of his conduct in the management of the many important interests entrusted to his care. Coming to Newark in 1883 for the purpose of completing his education, he was, in 1884, appointed bookkeeper in the office of the Franklin Savings Institution of Newark at the time of that company's organization. From this position his advance was uninterrupted to the secretaryship in 1891, and finally to the presidency in 1902, which office he continues to hold. Through this connection and the many others he has since made, he has acquired the influential position which he now holds in the Newark financial and business world.
Mr. Perkins was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, November 9, 1864, the scion of one of the oldest New England families, the original settler of the name having emigrated from the mother country in or about 1638. Abraham Perkins was born in Newent, Gloucester County, England, in 1611, and his name is mentioned in a New England record of 1638 as one of the earliest settlers of Hampton, of which place he was made a freeman in 1640. He was a man of parts, of excellent education, and took an active part in the affairs of his town. From this progenitor, the Perkins family can trace their descent unbrokenly to the present generation. Mr. Perkins is the youngest son of the late John and Lucia Willis (Greenwood) Perkins of Bridgewater. His mother was a direct descendant of Thomas Greenwood of Newton, Massachusetts, of which place he was selectman from 1686 until 1693. The bulk of Mr. Perkins' education was gained in the schools of his native town, and he graduated from the Bridgewater Academy in the class of 1882. He then removed to Newark and began that career which has given him so prominent a place in the affairs of his adopted city. His first step upon reaching his new residence was to enter Coleman's Business College for the purpose of completing his preparation for the business life he had chosen, and from here he graduated in 1883. Following this came the connection already mentioned with the Franklin Savings Institution of Newark which has continued for twenty-nine years. Besides the presidency of the Franklin Institution, Mr. Perkins has connections of trust with many other business and manufacturing concerns of Newark and holds the follow- ing offices: President of the Gamon Meter Company of Newark, president of the Standard Regulator Company of Newark, vice-president of the A. P. Smith Manufacturing Company of Newark, president of the Savings Bank Association of New Jersey, director of the Merchants' National Bank
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of Newark, director of the Newark Fire Insurance Company, and director of the Knoxville Gas Company of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mr. Perkins was married October 27, 1890, to Miss Matilda Drake Riker, a daughter of Robert Price and Harriet N. (Drake) Riker, of New York. Their union was blessed with four children: Edna Harriet, born August 26, 1891; Beatrice L., August 21, 1895; Mildred Elizabeth, January 6, 1894; and Robert Merritt, July 11, 1898.
Mr. Perkins' social life is an active one and he is affiliated with many societies and organizations, secret and otherwise. He is prominent in Masonic circles, having been elected to the thirty-third degree of Masonry by the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite, Free Masonry, at Boston, Massa- chusetts. He is a member of the Kane Lodge, No. 55, of Newark, and the various other bodies up to and including the New Jersey Consistory (thirty- second degree). He has been president of the Scottish Rite Association of Jersey City for a number of years, and during his administration the hand- some Masonic Temple on Park street was erected. Mr. Perkins is also a member of the Essex Club of Newark, the North End Club of Newark, the Jersey City Club of Jersey City, the Engineers' Club of New York City, the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Society of the Sons of American Revo- lution, the Society of the Founders and Patriots of America, and the Society of the Colonial Wars. Mr. Perkins is a Republican in politics, but his numerous business interests prevent him from taking an active part in the political world.
Personally, Mr. Perkins is a man of culture and courtly bearing, though eminently successful in his undertakings, he wears his fortune easily and with an invincible modesty which endears him to a host of friends.
GEORGE V. TUCKER
William C. Tucker was born in New York, October 29, 1851, and the earlier years of his life were passed on a farm. He then went to Newark, where in 1876 he entered the employ of Enos Richardson & Company, with whom he has been constantly associated since that time, holding the position of chief engineer. He married Mary. C., daughter of Urban Strobert, of Orange, and has had children: George V .; Charles F., who has been a manufacturer of tools and dies since 1901; and William L., a stationery engineer in Wyoming.
George V. Tucker was born in Newark, May 29, 1873. He was excel- lently equipped for his business life by attendance at the Lafayette street and Oliver street public schools, and the Newark High School, from which latter institution he was graduated in 1889. One year later he entered the employ of the jewelry manufacturing concern of Enos Richardson & Com- pany, with which he has been associated since that time. In 1893 he was appointed a member of the office staff in the New York office, at No. 23 Maiden Lane, and upon the death of Mr. Frank Richardson, in 1907, Mr. Tucker became the manager, which responsible position he is still filling capably at the present time (1913). This company was established in 1841, and so rapid was its growth and development that in 1848 it became necessary to enlarge the building. In 1900 still larger quarters were an absolute necessity, the old building was demolished, and the new and com- modious one was erected. This was the first jewelry manufacturing plant in the country to utilize steam power in the manufacture of their wares, and it gave them an immense advantage over other concerns of their kind.
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Mr. Tucker is a member of the Newark Board of Trade; the Lincoln Club; the Roseville Athletic Association, of which he was elected president in 1913; and a number of other social and political organizations. In 1911 he was elected as alderman of the Eleventh Ward to represent the Repub- lican party in it, receiving a plurality of 431 votes out of a total number of 2,547 cast. He has been appointed as a member of the following named committees: Markets, Buildings, Schools, Printing and Stationery, and Fourth of July Celebrations. In all of these he has taken an active interest, and is one of the most important factors in all measures which are discussed at the meetings. His views are progressive, yet conservative, as he gives careful and deliberate consideration to every measure proposed before expressing his views on the subject. The results of these deliberations, however, have been highly commended by those high in office in the Repub- lican party.
HON. EUGENE F. KINKEAD
Hon. Eugene Francis Kinkead, a New Jersey leader in the battle for civil service standards in public employment, and incumbent of many posi- tions of honor and trust, is a native of the Old World, born in Buttevant, County Cork, Ireland, March 27, 1876. His parents were Thomas C. and Honora Kinkead, of Irish descent. They came to America in 1880, and the father opened a wholesale grocery house in Jersey City, under the title of T. C. Kinkead.
Eugene F. Kinkead was given every educational advantage in his carly years, and attended St. Joseph's School and St. Peter's College. Later he went to Seton Hall College, South Orange, and was graduated in 1895 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Two years later he received from his alma mater, his Master's degree, and in the spring of 1912 St. Peter's College be- stowed upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws.
His first business enterprise was in connection with the grocery trade of his father, with whom, for many years, he was in partnership, becoming finally manager of the whole. He proved equal to the demands of his onerous position, and by energy and executive ability built up the business on larger lines, and made it a tremendous success. His splendid talents in the line of management, administration of details, and foresight of the demands of a changeful public, have placed his name high on the roll of New Jersey merchants.
Among many other interests with which Mr. Kinkead has become con- nected in later years are the Mercantile Trust Company, of Jersey City; the New Jersey Car Advertising Company, of which he is president; and the reform of city administration. In pursuance of this latter aim Mr. Kinkead became, through his activity in Democratic politics, an alderman for the Tenth Ward of Jersey City, in 1898. Later he was made president of the Board of Aldermen. Among his notable public works which have won great praise was the civil service resolution, which placed city employees beyond the reach of party politics, thus assuring good local government. He also has been active in securing parks and playgrounds, and gave the first out- door gymnasium in Jersey City, for which that municipality will long remem- ber him with heartfelt gratitude. The betterment of the conditions surrounding the very poor element of the city, and the provision of such simple means as playgrounds for the preservation of the health of the children who make the coming generations, have, indeed, made Mr. Kin- kead's name one to be revered by the whole state of New Jersey.
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His political career soon was extended to a national horizon, and in 1908 he was elected to the United States Congress, serving in 1909-11, in the Sixty-first Congress, and by re-election now holds the same position in the Sixty-second Congress. By re-election again in 1912 he is to enjoy a third term in that distinguished body of legislators, after the expiration of his present term of office next spring.
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Mr. Kinkead is one who enjoys athletics himself, and is popular in both social and business life. He is a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, in Jersey City, and a leading spirit in the congregation.
He married, September 29, 1909, Anna, daughter of Thomas O'Neil, of New York.
FREDERICK C. FRAENTZEL
Frederick C. Fraentzel, senior member of the well known law firm of Newark, New Jersey, Fraentzel & Richards, is not alone an able patent expert who has added to the prestige of his family name by his ability at the bar, but he has had a most varied and interesting business career before becoming identified with the legal profession pertaining to patent litiga- tion. The family of which he is a descendant is an old and distinguished one in Germany, and the traits which earned distinction for its members there have been transmitted in full measure to those in this country.
Henry Hugo Richard Fraentzel, father of the Mr. Fraentzel of this . sketch, was born in Germany, and came to this country from Leipsic in the year 1850. Shortly after his arrival here he entered the employ of T. B. Peddie & Company, later forming a connection with W. O. Headley & Son. In this last mentioned concern he held the position of superintendent for a period of twenty-eight years, greatly to the advantage of the firm. Publie spirited in every respect, he was one of the first volunteer firemen of the city, and served as a member of Company No. 5, which operated a hand engine at that time. In politics he was one of the original "Fremonters" and gave his political support to the Republican party. He took an active part in all matters concerning the public welfare. In educational matters he was also a foremost figure. He acted as a director of the German- American School in Green street for more than half a century, and for the same length of time served as one of the directors of the German Hospital of Newark. He held a similar office for many years in the German Horti- cultural Society, and his philanthropy during the last quarter of a century of his life among his countrymen was boundless. His death, which was deeply deplored by all classes, occurred at his home, No. 177 Washington avenue, Newark, June 11, 1910, in the eightieth year of his age.
Frederick C. Fraentzel was born in Newark, New Jersey, June 4, 1862. His elementary education was acquired at the German-American School and at what was formerly known as Green Street School. Thus equipped, he became a student at the Stevens Preparatory School, Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1877, and was graduated from this institution in 1879. In the fall of the same year he matriculated at the Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, and was graduated from this in 1883 with the degree of Mechan- ical Engineer. 'He at once obtained a position as assistant in the Main- tenance of Ways division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at Jersey City, New Jersey, and in 1884 was assistant at the shops of the Pittsburgh, Chicago & St. Louis Railway, located at Logansport, Indiana. He returned to Newark in the latter part of 1884, and thene became the first assistant engineer of the Celluloid Manufacturing Company of Newark. About one
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year later he associated himself with Frederick H. Campbell, as mechanical engineers, solicitors of patents, and experts for patent causes, their offices being located at Nos. 800-804 Broad street, Newark. The death of Mr. Campbell, which occurred in 1887, dissolved this partnership, and Mr. Fraentzel continued in it alone until 1910. In that year Mr. Fraentzel formed a partnership with George D. Richards, who was a graduate of the law school of the University of New York, and had been admitted to practice as a lawyer in the state of New York and the federal courts of the United States. The firm conducts its affairs under the name of Fraentzel & Richards, with offices in the Federal Trust Building, Nos. 745-747 Broad street, Newark; they also maintain offices in the American Tract Society building, No. 150 Nassau street, New York City. Mr. Fraentzel is a mem- ber of the Newark Board of Trade, and was at once time secretary and treasurer of the Electra Manufacturing Company of Newark. His social affiliations consist of membership in the North End Club. In political matters he has always given his staunch adherence to the Republican party, and was a member and active in the interests of the Republican Club and the Frelinghuysen Lancers, when those organizations were still in exist- ence.
Mr. Fraentzel married (first) February 5, 1885, Lillie Blewett, deceased. He married (second) September 30, 1890, Willmia Blewett, daughter of Lieutenant William Edward Blewett. He has one son, Frederick H. W., born December 8, 1886. He was educated in the public schools of Newark . and the Stevens Institute of Technology at Hoboken, then attended the law school of the University of New York. From 1907 he has been asso- ciated with his father as a member of the firm. He is a member of the Park Athletic Association, and married Gertrude E., daughter of Edward H. Colyer. Children: Gertrude Leslie and Doris Blewett.
Mr. Fraentzel is a man of serious aims in business and in private life. Ile is calm and deliberate in his methods, and considers the pros and cons of a question carefully before coming to a decision. Broad and liberal in his views, he is a progressive man in the truest sense of the word. When he once embarks in any project, his indomitable perseverance and energy are a sure guaranty that it will be carried to a successful conclusion. He gives his undivided attention to whatever he undertakes, and allows none of the many interests entrusted to him suffer for want of the necessary care.
Hloutenant William Edward Blewett, father of Mrs. Frederick C. Fraentzel, was born in the city of New York, and died in Newark, New Jersey, January 5, 1913. He was the eldest son of Benjamin Blewett, who came to this country from Cornwall, England. Lieutenant Blewett at an early age removed to Belleville, New Jersey, and in the spring of 1861 he organized a company of volunteers, principally men from Belleville. This company of one hundred and one men subsequently formed Company F, Second Regiment of New Jersey. They were mustered in at Trenton, New Jersey, May 1, 1861, as a part of the First New Jersey Brigade, reporting May 6, at Washington, and were the first fully organized brigade to arrive for the defence of the national capital. They crossed the Potomac a few days later, and were the first regiment of three-year volunteers to enter the state of Virginia. At the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861, the brigade (Fourth Division, under General Runyon) was held as a reserve, but was not engaged. They were, however, of service in covering the retreat of the army to Centreville. Later the Second was attached to the First Brigade ( Kearny's), Franklin's Division; afterward to the First Brigade, First
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Division, First Army Corps. At the expiration of its term the brigade returned to New Jersey to be mustered out, having seen much service, and had a most brilliant career. It was preeminently a fighting regiment.
June 12, 1861, Mr. Blewett was mustered in as second lieutenant of Company F; June 14, 1862, he received his commission as first lieutenant; April 16, 1862, by command of Brigadier-General Kearny, he was detailed to take command of the Provost and Artillery Guards. Of this command he was especially proud, owing to the fact that the appointment came direct from General Kearny, a much coveted honor.
Friday, June 27, 1862, the First New Jersey Brigade was ordered to Woodbury's Bridge over the Chickahominy, there to meet General Porter's Division. (Six companies of the Second, under Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel L. Buck, were at that time on picket duty, and therefore took no part in this action). Colonel Tucker led out the four remaining companies, including Lieutenant Blewett's command with the rest of the brigade: From Woodbury's Bridge this brigade, with others, was sent to engage the enemy near Gaines' Mills, and was soon in the thick of the fight. Porter's Division, in hand-to-hand conflict, held their position against overwhelming odds until reinforcements, long delayed, arrived, but owing to the fact that their position was unfavorable and to the superiority of the enemy in numbers, the Union troops were compelled to retire. The Confederate forces numbered approximately fifty-six thousand; the Union troops, thirty- three thousand. The Union loss was six thousand killed and wounded, besides nearly two thousand prisoners; the Confederate loss was placed at nine thousand killed and wounded. The Second Regiment had the right of line, and though outnumbered and flanked by the enemy, they were the last to leave their station in the field. In this flight the regiment lost its colonel, Isaac M. Tucker, Captain Charles Danforth, Color Sergeant Thomas Stevens, of Belleville, and many others. The flags captured at this time were returned by a North Carolina regiment many years later. On the afternoon of June 27 Lieutenant Blewett was shot in the right breast. The ball took a downward course and remained lodged in his side. While work- ing his way to the hospital a fragment of a bursting shell cut his belt and accoutrements from his side. Upon arriving at Gaines' Mills, then used as a hospital, Dr. Oakley dressed his wound and advised him to stop there, but fearing capture, he continued on his way. This was fortunate for him, his colored servant, he reached his home in Belleville, July 4, 1862. Owing
as later all the wounded at that hospital were taken prisoners. Aided by to the fact that the ball could not be located the wound was slow in healing, and this incapacitated him for active service. While stationed at Wash- ington he therefore resigned, September 9, 1862. Later Lieutenant Blewett became active in the National Guard of New Jersey, was commissioned cap- tain, Company H, Second Regiment, New Jersey Riffe Corps, September 19, 1866; captain, Company H, Second Regiment National Guard, April 14, 1869; major and quartermaster on the staff of Joseph W. Plume, brigadier-general, First Brigade, October 27, 1869; lieutenant-colonel and brigade inspector, November 27, 1871; resigned November 30, 1874. Lieutenant Blewett was a member of the Loyal Legion, also of several fraternal organizations. Prior to and for many years after the Civil War he was engaged in business as a manufacturing jeweler.
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EDGAR E. BOND
Edgar E. Bond, who for many years was active and prominent in real estate and fire insurance circles in Newark, was born in that city, March 27, 1845, died November 9, 1912, after a short illness. His father, the late Samuel W. Bond, was an honored citizen of Essex county, New Jersey, during a long and active life. In 1846 he became a partner in the real estate and insurance firm of King & Bond, which had been organized the previous year by Moses R. King and James F. Bond.
Edgar E. Bond acquired a practical education in the public schools of Newark, graduating from the high school in 1862. He began his business career as clerk in the office of King & Bond, the members. of which at that time were Aaron M. King and James F. and Samuel W. Bond. Moses R. King, one of the organizers of the firm, died in 1856, his place being taken by Aaron M. King, who retired from the firm in 1885, after a connection of nearly thirty years, when the present title of E. E. Bond & Company was assumed. At the expiration of six years Edgar E. Bond, by successive pro- motions, was admitted to partnership in the firm, and in 1871 was the junior partner. During his later years his son, George E. Bond, was asso- ciated with him in business. For more than half a century, from 1856 to 1907, the business of the firm was conducted at No. 791 Broad street, Newark, then the offices were removed to the old building of the National State Bank, and later to their present quarters at No. 764 Broad street. Mr. Bond also served in the capacity of manager of the Howard Savings Institution, was secretary and treasurer of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Asso- ciation for eighteen years, resigning in 1905, and director of the Firemen's Insurance Company, of which Moses R. King was at one time president, and Samuel W. Bond the first secretary. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, of Newark, the rector, Rev. Edmund A. Wasson, officiating at the funeral services of Mr. Bond. Although never an aspirant for public oflice, Mr. Bond was a staunch Republican, and greatly interested in the affairs of both his party and his native city, which he predicted would become one of the greatest cities in the world. He was a member of the New Jersey Historical Society, the Essex Club, the Washington Association of New Jersey, the Barringer High School Alumni Association and other organizations.
Mr. Bond married, May 14, 1873, Fannie J., daughter of Colonel Nathaniel S. Millet, of Brooklyn, New York. Children: Eugene W., Ward R., George E., Fannie May, Jessie, Mabel and Gertrude.
Mr. Bond was a man of integrity, energy and perseverance, conserva- tive in his business methods, public-spirited and active in all matters that pertained to the general welfare of his fellowmen, in sympathy with all that was useful, pure and good in the community in which he resided, and there- fore his decease was greatly deplored by all his friends.
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